A Rock of Refuge

"And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and he said to me, "Say, thus says the Lord, so you thing, O house of Israel. For I know these things that come into your mind." ~Eze: 11:5

O Righteous God, Rescuer of my soul, be my refuge and fortress in time of personal trials. If You test my faith, let me remain steadfast and faithful to You. Let Your promises of hope, mercy, and redemption fill my heart that You are the only God who cares for humanity and my well-being. (James 1:12)

When my oppressor and accusers are mocking our ways of living for You and chastising us with violent and cruel laws to punish us, be not far away from us that comes to despair in life. Let us not doubt that You’ve forsaken us, but let us believe that You are actively watching the wicked and cruel man and will punish them.

Rescue us, O Lord, do not delay Your return! Our children are slaughtered or given away as slaves to cultural ideologies. It is so shameful that our churches have abandoned Your laws and precepts and have turned their back on You and the truth of the gospel.

Holy God

“Here is my duty; to be as Christ in the world, to be what He would do; to live as He would live, to walk in love and meekness; then would He be known, then would I have peace in death.” ~ Exerpt from the Valley of Vision

Forgive me, O Lord, when my love for You lacks faithfulness and trust. Forgive my stubbornness and pride. I know nothing! Teach me to be humble and preserve my faith. Make me more substantial that I may dwell longer in Your ways and Word. Your laws and precepts shall be on my lips day and night. Let my heart take courage, knowing you’ve forgiven my iniquities. (Psalm 31:23-24) Your continual love for me assured me of my place by Your side.

“Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may continually come; You have give me the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.” (Psalm 71:3)